Project Manager I

Hobbs+Black Architects; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects in Detroit is looking for a Project Manager to lead project teams, manage client relationships, and oversee all aspects of project delivery. This role requires strong architecture knowledge combined with project management experience. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience and proficiency in tools like Revit and Bluebeam. Additionally, the candidate should be passionate about sustainable design. The position offers a hybrid work model enhancing collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of related work experience in architecture.
• Two years or more in a project management role.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and oversee all management aspects of projects.
• Develop project schedules and cost projections.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Project Management

Client Communication

Sustainable Design

Construction Detailing

Site Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Project Manager at Hobbs+Black Architects. We are not your typical architecture firm. We offer a people-centered work environment where collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie thrive. You’ll help shape places where people live, heal, learn, gather, and grow.

This role is the main client contact and director of all project aspects, responsible for managing a team of architects to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications by delegating work based on expertise, experience, and project time constraints. We work with diverse clients to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sustainable spaces across healthcare, education, civic, mixed-use, commercial, residential, retail, and more.

This leadership role includes mentoring and developing other team members. A background in architecture and experience in project management with technical proficiency to create and develop detailed construction documents, applying knowledge of building codes, building systems, conceptual design, schematic design, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.

Essential Functions

• Lead project teams and oversee all management aspects of projects.
• Determine client preferences and standards.
• Identify project priorities through client collaboration to determine needs versus desires.
• Assist in client visioning and preliminary design options.
• Review compliance with building codes and ADA requirements.
• Direct, supervise, and confirm activities of project team engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of projects.
• Review and analyze construction drawing details for specifications.
• Develop project schedules and cost projections.
• Oversee and direct project bidding and budgeting processes.
• Project documentation management of RFIs, change orders, and additional service requests.
• Review conducted site planning and zoning research.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors.
• Provide construction administration direction.
• Collaborate with marketing to create opportunity proposals.
• Negotiate and execute project contracts using AIA Contract Documents or client service agreement.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members.

Work Experience

• Ten (10) or more years of related work experience.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in a project management role.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents.
• Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Hybrid work format (3 days in office; 2 days remote).
• An authentic studio culture that values teamwork, flexibility, and a shared passion for design.
• Must be able to navigate project sites.
• Valid driver’s license.
• English language communication and client interface skills.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for sponsorship.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program.

Skills

Oversee Development of Architectural Drawings, Building Codes, Consultant Coordination, Cost Estimation, Project Budgeting, Project Management, Client Communication, Problem-Solving, Planning, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, Time Management, Supervisory, Sustainable Design, Construction Detailing, Building Materials, Building Systems, Bidding, Permits, Plan Review, Collaboration, QA/QC, Site Planning, Project Management Software, Leadership

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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about great design, love working collaboratively, and want to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people.

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HOBBS+BLACK ARCHITECTS

www.hobbs-black.com

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